Opening Up A Bit, Downtime, June event, and Some Jobs – Updates for 5/26/2011

As always, a huge “thank you” to everyone that came out to the BlackFinn last week. Another great event, and we’re seeing a lot of new faces…usually accompanied by some familiar ones, which is the way this is supposed to work, after all. We’re not supposed to be the Skull and Bones society…it’s okay to tell people about us, and invite them along for the ride!

This week, we’ve got some updates about our LinkedIn group and the things you need to know now that we’ve changed it to the “open group” format, our websites going to drop offline sometime over the long weekend for a few hours so that we can break…uh “improve” things a bit, we’ve scheduled our June event, there are jobs…and again, with the glory that is LinkedIn, you have a few more clicks to get to them.

So, here we go…

You know the rules – first things first, our shameless self-promotion. Our next event will be at the Red Ox Tavern in Utica (yes, we’re going back to Utica…and yes, we all made “Going Back To Cali” jokes) on June 16th. As always, we’ll have a 5:01pm start time, and it’ll go until they throw us out. You can find details on the event:

We also have it listed out on Eventful, Eventbrite and a few other places…but just as a note (since there seems to be some confusion)…you don’t actually have to grab tickets from Eventbrite to come to our events. Seriously. We just list our events out there because…well, because we’re still experimenting, that’s why. If and when you actually do ever have to grab tickets there, we’ll let you know, we promise.

Now…some downtime. I’m going to be taking the site offline sometime over the long weekend (and, honestly, if you can’t live without us for a few hours over a holiday weekend…we’re flattered, but go grill something and grab a beer) so that we can run a few conversions, make some upgrades, install some new toys, and just generally completely screw things up for a while. To be candid, the new toys probably won’t be “live” until sometime somewhere in June-ish…we’re just getting the basics put together and getting them ready for us to start tweaking. No, I’m not going to expound any further on what they are. Yes, I realize that’s crappy of me. Yes, you’re just going to have to wait and see what we’ve got brewing.

So about our LinkedIn group. We’ve changed over to the “open group” format, which means a few things:

It means that our group is now “open” to the internet for any new conversations, jobs, etc., that get posted. We think this is a good thing, as it will help people find us, see us, and learn more about the group and what we’re doing.

It is not totally open. Random dbags from around the internet cannot stop by and troll. Guests have no ability to post anything. They must still “join” the group, and go through our usual review process (read: “one of us checks out their profile, maybe sends them an email if they look questionable, and either approve or decline them”) before they can do any of that. And then, even when they do join, anything they post will be moderated and have to be approved by one of us before it goes live. Why? Because we like people, but we’re also realistic about them as well.

Everything in the group before the day we went “open”, Tuesday, is in a members-only archive. So if you’re already a member, you can read it. Random guests from around the internet cannot. We’re leaving things in your hands as to whether or not you want your prior postings resurrected (ha ha, “they got Raptured”) for the new, wider audience, then you can choose to do so on your own. How? Like that graphic up there on the right.

The same goes for jobs as well.

Speaking of jobs…when you go into the Jobs area of our group, you’ll notice a lot are missing. They’re not missing. They’re just archived. To get to them (and you won’t have to do this for anything newly posted from here on out), follow these steps:

Make sure you're in our groupHead into "Career Discussions"...Hit the archive down at the bottom

Again, you won’t have to go through those headaches for anything posted since we went “open” on Tuesday, and you won’t have to do it for anything posted in the future…but there’s a lot sitting in there right now to look through, so don’t miss it if you’re currently hunting down a gig. Based on my testing, you may have to click “Go to Archive” down in the bottom right two or three times to actually get to it. Trust me, they’re there. For instance…

Mina Stanton

Java Developers and .net Developers of all levels needed around the Metro-Detroit
We have a variety of clients in need of strong Java and .net developers for contract to hire opportunities. We need Junior (1-3 years), Mid and Senior level developers who are looking to work for great companies! All…

PHP/Java Developers Needed in the Metro-Detroit Area
Contract to hire opportunity for an object oriented developer with 4-6 years of experience with full life cycle development. Also, looking for 4-6 years of experience with framework development, SQL programming, HTML, XML…

Genesis10 Job Fair Troy, MI – June 8th and June 9th
Genesis10 will host a Job Fair at its new delivery center at 900 Tower Drive, Suite 180, in Troy, Mich., on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on both dates. Wednesday, June 8 will focus on…

Java Developers needed! Full-Time positions in Detroit with Strategic Business Partners developing Java and Portal solutions.Training &…
Strategic Business Partners is a growing organization (10 employees to 40+ in 2 years) looking to build up our Java Development team. Looking for innovative and dedicated Java Developers for full-time internal positions.

Mark Brown

Oracle PL/SQL developer opportunity in northern Metro Detroit, long-term position w/hire-in potential.
Client is looking for a Sr. Oracle Developer w/experience in PL/SQL. Client uses PL/SQL as a full-bore programming language, not just to modify data, so the candidate must be very strong in PL/SQL . Candidate should also…

Bethany Burpee

Programmer/Analyst needed-$1000 referral bonus available!
Primary duties will be assigned to work with the Corporate payroll group, HR and Finance in the design, development, and maintenance of core business systems for Corporate Payroll, HR and Finance. Supports end users of core…

Rachel Honoway

WordPress Graphic Designer in NW Oakland County MI area
The graphic designer will be responsible for creating and implementing designs for client projects including WordPress-based sites and sales and presentation materials. The designer will also create pieces for the company’s…

Kavitha Bhandari

Hyperion Developer-Administrator (Direct Hire) position open with TRW Automotive in Livonia, MI
This position is responsible for providing operational and project support to the corporate Finance functions, with primary focus on supporting Hyperion Enterprise or HFM (Hyperion Financial Management), FDM (Financial Data…

Matt Migliaccio

Oracle Developer Positions available in Metro Detroit- Direct hire!
Feel free to contact me for more information or send a resume to mattm@arrowstrategies.com

Jaime Wise

Kforce’s Southfield office is hiring experienced recruiters. Please reach out if you are interested in IT Recruiting. Thanks!…

Sr. Project Manager for a long term salaried contract in Metro Detroit. Must have automotive & telematics experience….
Purpose of Role/Organizational Unit: The Technical Project Manager is a resource dedicated to the scope, schedule and cost of a project. Under the leadership of the Program Manager, this resource has overall responsibility…

Project/Technical lead for a long term salaried contract in Metro Detroit. Contact John Channell Jchannell@techrg.com
Functions Performed: The following functions are the responsibility of the Project Lead. This individual may be asked to perform these functions or work together with the IT Strategist or together with 3rd parties who lend…

Jr Business Analyst for an outstanding oppoirtunity in metro Detroit. Long term salaried contract. Contact John…
Purpose of Role/Organizational Unit: The Jr. Business Analyst/Logistics resource is responsible for business analyst and logistical activities. The Jr. Business Analyst is responsible for preparing templates, requirements,…

I have many positions open from Software Engineer to Web Developer Direct Hire positions email me if you are interested….
we are also looking for an Application Network Admin. and many more.

Web Developer. Must have experience with Unix vi. and 3+ years of experience as a user Interface Developer. This is a…
if you are interested and want to learn more about the position, please email me @ davina.beh@jrdsi.com

…as usual, there’s more, and for the full listings, contact information, etc., get yourself to our LinkedIn group already.

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David Phillips is the geek that’s been pushed into management roles over the span of his career. He’s been a helpdesk jockey, a team lead, a systems architect and even a Vice President over the course of his more than 20 years in information technology for a variety of industries. He’s been profiled by CNN’s Money Magazine for his work with the group, as well as being a regular speaker for the Michigan Shifting Gears program, winning 2013’s “Outstanding Contributor for the Transformation of Careers and Lives”. The views and opinions expressed here are solely in his own, and relate to IT in the D only.